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Why are microwaves suitable for radar systems in aircraft navigation?
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**Microwaves in ovens** cause water molecules to rotate at 2.45 GHz, friction heats food, penetration depth few cm, efficient heating, also radar uses reflection of microwaves from objects, Doppler shift measures speed, medical diathermy uses microwaves for tissue heating. The document explains that microwaves have short wavelengths, making them suitable for radar systems as they can form narrow beams for precise detection. Using c = fλ, E₀/B₀ = c, I_d = ε₀ dΦ_E/dt, and spectrum classification λ = c/f, evaluation yields They have short wavelengths, illustrating EM wave transverse nature and Maxwell's displacement current concept.
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